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DF59 FJY

2010 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,005 mi
Last recorded176,005 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo V7097,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 FJY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 176,005 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 165,181 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside door mirror damaged

fuel filler next pipes slightly loose

service light on dash

Fail 10 Jun 2024 165,166 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre tread low 2mm

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

Offside door mirror damaged

fuel filler next pipes slightly loose

service light on dash

Pass 9 Jun 2023 153,154 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 153,130 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2022 140,965 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2022 140,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2021 130,876 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 130,876 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2020 121,867 miles

Nearside Front road wheel inner rim slight buckle

Pass 16 May 2019 111,022 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 111,022 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 99,711 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 99,711 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 98,100 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f + o/s/r tyre on the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 91,360 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 91,360 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 84,855 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 84,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 83,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jan 2014 81,179 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 64,122 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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DF59 FJY is a 2010 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2010 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 97,212 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF59 FJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 16 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DF59 FJY registered?

DF59 FJY is a 2010 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 January 2010.

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